I sincerely hope these disgusting humans eventually find their souls simmering in the lower circles of hell.
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I was told by someone that was in training to be part of an inspection team that some trainers find out HPA will be at a show and load up then leave the show. They know that their horses will not pass.
From what I have been told, the HPA program is not well run, offers little training, and even misleads veterinarians during the hiring process. The job description implies the positions are full time but the program lacks funding so it is only a part time job. As a result, some go through the hiring process, find out the actual pay/hours and quit. They do not have inspections at many TWH shows from what I was told by someone involved with the program.
As I was looking for some information, I came across this:
โTrump Executive Order gives agencies discretion to postpone effective datesโ
Iโve been looking at entries for the Celebration, and this is all I have that is current.
"Celebration entries remain consistent
The 86th Annual Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration will be held August 21st through August 31st and will once again host over 2,500 entries. The total number of pre-show entries was 2,536 matching the total from 2022, which was the first time in 12 years that the Celebration had topped 2,500 entries.
The total number of entries is 34 entries higher than last year and the total this year is a 25% increase just five years ago. โMy goal the last two years has been to pass that 2,500 entries mark. We did it first in 2022 and that was the first time to get above 2,500 since 2012. Iโm thrilled we are over 2,500 and that we surpassed the last two yearโs numbers. I canโt thank our trainers, exhibitors, and owners enough for supporting our World Grand Championship showโ said Celebration CEO Warren Wells."
But I donโt see a breakdown of how many are Big Lick entries. How many entries are at an average big H/J show? I feel like that is not a HUGE industry.
Because the HPA requires it for any horse show, exhibition, sale and auction.
As I posted above, I must report my event at least 30 days prior, and at that time, request an APHIS rep, hire an HPI, or do my own inspections.
Because the USDA said that I must:
|### APHIS-AC Horse Protection|Thu, Jan 16, 12:02 PM (6 days ago)||,
Based on your description, your show is covered by the Horse Protection Act (HPA). Therefore, you will have to report specific information to APHIS about your event. Please review the Event Management Records and Reporting Requirements document highlighted below for the information you need to submit. Additionally, within 5 days after conclusion of the event any horse that was prohibited by management from being shown, exhibited, sold or auctioned because it was found to be sore or otherwise in violation of the HPA or regulations must be reported to APHIS. Horses that were scratched or disqualified based on non-HPA violations or otherwise did not compete or participate are not required to be reported.
There is no requirement that event management use an inspector. Event management for any event regulated under the Horse Protection Act has the same three options as it relates to inspectors for their event. They can request an APHIS Veterinary Medical Officer (APHIS VMO) to conduct inspections, appoint an authorized Horse Protection Inspector (HPI) to do the same, or opt for no inspector. HPIs would negotiate with event management on the fees and other expenses such as travel. There is no cost to event management for an APHIS VMO to conduct the inspections or when deciding to not use an inspector. If the show elects to not have an APHIS VMO or HPI perform inspections, then the event manager is responsible for identifying all horses that are sore or otherwise in violation of the HPA or its regulations and disqualifying or prohibiting them from participating or competing. An important reason that event managers will acquire an authorized inspector is to reduce liability. If event management delegates inspections to an APHIS representative or HPI, they will not be held liable for any sore horses unless they fail to disqualify a horse after the APHIS representative or HPI notifies you that a horse does not comply with the HPA or its regulations.
These resources located on the USDA APHIS | Horse Protection Act website contain additional information you may find helpful:
Event Management Resources โ
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Post Event Checklists for Event Management that can be used as guides for what information to submit within five days after the event.
General Resources โ
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Tech Note for Events Covered by the Horse Protection Act
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Recording of the Horse Protection Final Rule Webinar
Horse Protection Inspector (HPI) Resources โ
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List of Authorized HPIs โ Coming Soon!
If the available resources provided do not address your questions, feel free to contact us again.
Sincerely,
Kelly Maxwell
Horse Protection Compliance Specialist
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ok, so if you go this route, no inspector is going to show up. Youโve โattestedโ there are no gaited horses to be sored, soโฆyouโre done.
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